The government’s heat pump research seminar revealed opportunities to roll out heat pumps for all building types, but studies suggest there is still work to do to ensure optimised performance. Alex Smith and Molly Tooher-Rudd report
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Futureproofing buildings with ambient loop technology
Achieving net-zero by 2050 requires a crucial focus on decarbonising the built environment. Here, Daikin’s Matteo Dall’Ombra, explains the pivotal role of ambient loop technology advancements, specifically within collective buildings
Hanging with the cool set: servicing the Frieze art fair
Controlling the internal environment of the Frieze Los Angeles art fair is essential to ensure Hollywood’s celebrity set are not distracted from the serious business of buying art. Molly Tooher-Rudd talks to mstep’s Sasha Krstanovic about the comfort strategy at the five-day art event
Lifting the lid: virus transmission risk in public toilets
Research has shown that the surge in use of toilets during intervals at large-scale events leads to an increased risk of virus transmission. Analysis of CO2 levels at three venues enabled researchers to understand the issue and suggest how to flush out the problem
Podcast: tackling whole-life carbon in air conditioning
Four industry experts join the Journal podcast to discuss the challenges of reducing operational and embodied carbon in building cooling systems
Share your enthusiasm: STEM Ambassadors
Attracting young engineers into the industry is essential to close the industry skills gap. The new CIBSE STEM Ambassador programme, launched by CIBSE President Adrian Catchpole, connects professionals to schools and colleges, and aims to inspire students with insights into building services. Molly Tooher-Rudd talks to three engineers who have taken up the challenge
Rumford Club announces events for 2023-24
CIBSE and ASHRAE Presidents among those speaking at the building services social and debating club
Dousing fire fear in museums
Museum owners are wary of fire sprinklers in sensitive spaces, but Arup’s Jake Cherniayeff says they should be considered along with gaseous suppression and innovative hybrid mist and nitrogen systems
Guide M update: maintaining healthy environments
Health and wellbeing is at the heart of the updated Guide M: Maintenance engineering and management. Chapter author Colin Goodwin describes the key topics that are addressed, such as lighting, water quality and infection control
Sponsored roundtable: optimising heat interface units
Better education and skills are key factors in enhancing heating interface unit performance. Sponsored by Ideal Heating – Commercial Products, panellists on a CIBSE Journal roundtable address challenges in their design, installation, and operation